Summer is a great time for country holiday. It can be overshadowed by the lack of a shower, since a person, regardless of whether he is working or resting, needs to produce water procedures.

If the dacha is used only in summer time, then the easiest way to organize a shower is on site. You can make a mobile shower, or build a solid outbuilding.

Portable summer shower

In stores you can find foot showers. There is no need to build or carry out anything to operate it. As a rule, you only need a small container of water to use it.

An existing hose is lowered into the container and connected to the pump. It resembles a small rug. The water comes out through a hose with a watering can, and for it to flow, a person just needs to mark time in one place.

This device is simply irreplaceable, as it is suitable not only for the garden, but also for picnics, and you can take it with you on hikes.

With its help, water procedures can be carried out not only on the street, but also in the house when it is very cool outside.

To do this, you just need to put a basin and wash yourself. Another advantage of a mobile shower is self-adjustment water temperature. Such a shower at the dacha simply cannot be replaced.

Stationary shower

Many summer residents are interested in how to make a stationary shower. This option is quite expensive compared to the first. However, it will serve you for many years.

Before you start construction, you need to think about where the water will drain from it. It’s good to have an antiseptic on site. You can drain the shower into it.

If it is missing, then you need to make a hole and fill the bottom with expanded clay. A family needs a pit measuring 60x60x60 cm.

If the soil is dominated by sand, the walls of the recess will have to be strengthened so that they do not crumble. Suitable for this metal mesh or boards that are no longer needed.

Shower base

As a rule, a shower building weighs little. Therefore, there is no point in making a foundation for it; it can be replaced with blocks. They are aligned to the same level so that the structure stands level.

This is much cheaper than a foundation, and takes much less time for construction, since the foundation must dry, and the building can be immediately erected on the blocks.

The blocks should be placed 20 cm from the ground, this is necessary so that the wood does not rot.

If you are going to make a structure from metal, then the blocks do not need to be leveled at a level of 20 cm. Such a frame can be installed on ordinary paving slabs.

Construction

There are two types of construction. The first is when the building is divided into several parts. In one part there is a shower, in the other there is a locker room or technical room where the boiler is installed.

Pay attention!

The second type is a simple shower with a curtain, where only water procedures will be performed. Therefore, the dimensions of the shower are calculated based on what kind of construction is planned.

Types of frame

Metal. The frame can be made of profiled pipe, 3 mm in size. For the work you will need a welding machine.

It is best to weld the pipe joints, this will make the structure stronger. If the device is missing, then the joints can be fastened with special bolts.

Tree. For construction you will need timber. Usually a beam measuring 50x50 mm is used. Before starting construction, you need to make a drawing of the shower in the country.

Shower trim

After the frame has been erected, the shower needs to be covered with material. There are no specific standards for the material. Everyone chooses according to their own pocket.

Let's highlight the most popular materials:

• oilcloth;
• textile;
• wood;
• slate;
• polycarbonate

Water container

Absolutely any container can be used as a tank. Basically, these are metal or plastic barrels. They can be purchased at any construction and country stores.

Pay attention!

When choosing, consider your region of residence. For southern cities, any container is suitable, but for northern regions only a metal one, as it heats up faster.

Shower tray

It is best to purchase a ready-made pallet, since it will have a drain that will directly drain into the pit. The pallet is made of plastic or metal. Metal will last much longer, so it is advisable to choose it.

Do summer shower at the dacha it’s not so difficult. The main thing is to approach the design thoroughly and calculate in advance the amount of material required.

For clarity, you can look at a photo of a summer shower in the country with your own hands. It will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Photo of a shower in the country with your own hands

Pay attention!

If it is not possible to carry out hot water V private house or in country house, then in this case it would be advisable to build a summer shower.

How to build a summer shower with your own hands from wood?

To build a wooden shower in your country house with your own hands, you can follow the following instructions:

First you need to select suitable place for the construction of a structure. When choosing, you should take into account that such country shower will be constantly exposed to moisture both inside and outside.

Advice: it is better to build such a structure in a well-ventilated area. This is necessary so that the wood dries faster. Also, you should not plant bushes, trees and tall plants near the shower, as they retain moisture, do not allow air to circulate, and, as a result, interfere with the drying of the wood from which the country shower is made.

Production earthworks. For the shower, we dig a hole measuring 1x1 m, 40 cm deep. At the bottom of the pit we lay a layer of crushed stone, which will help the soapy water to be absorbed into the soil faster. Next, you should place cinder blocks in the corners. They must be set according to level.

Next we proceed to frame manufacturing. To do this, we take boards whose thickness is 30 mm and width - 15 cm. A base measuring 1x1 m will be made from them. 4 beams with a cross-section of 70x100 mm are attached to this base. To bandage the frame, side and two transverse jumpers are used, which are inserted into the grooves. They also serve as reinforcement for the roof, on which a hundred-liter tank will be installed.

Works on frame covering. For these purposes, you can use lining, blockhouse or false beams. The gaps between the grooves should be two to three millimeters. This is necessary so that the timber can expand freely when regularly wet. In our case, a material that imitates logs was used to cover the shower.

do-it-yourself shower for your dacha step by step instructions. Photo

Finishing work. Before painting, it is necessary to prime the wood. For these purposes, a bioprotective antifungal impregnation is suitable, after drying the surface is painted with façade acrylic water-borne varnish in at least 3 layers.

The next stage of building a shower in the country is tank installation for water.

construction of a shower in the country. Photo

Tip: for a summer shower, it is advisable to use a tank with a minimum volume of one hundred liters.

You can build such a wooden shower at your dacha with your own hands in one or two days.

building a shower in the country with your own hands. Video

DIY summer shower

For construction it is necessary to prepare the following materials:

• timber;
• fasteners (screws);
• shower kit, which includes a bracket, faucet, curved pipe, adapter and nozzle;
• rubber hose.

How to build a summer shower in your country house with your own hands?

Construction procedure:

Compilation drawings. For such a structure it will be necessary to produce wooden pallet in the shape of a circle made of dense wood. We will have cardboard of the required size as a template. First you need to place the cardboard on a flat surface and secure it with tape. Next, using measuring devices, draw a circle with two squares located inside. This template will be used to construct the wooden floor.

DIY summer shower drawings

Construction pallet. Our floor will be three-layer. The procedure for installing the base for the floor is as follows:

Works on pipe installation. Combine all the elements that are in the shower set.

DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Video

DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Video instructions

Summer shower for a summer house made of pipes and polycarbonate

This option attracts with its low cost and resistance of materials to action. sun rays and moisture, as well as ease of processing.

The procedure for constructing the foundation and floor

Before you start building a polycarbonate summer shower, you need to decide on its location. An inconspicuous place with flat surface, away from wells and wells.

Site preparation. To do this, fill it with sand and compact it.

Drill or dig four holes into which the foundation posts will be inserted.

Place a layer at the bottom of the hole crushed stone 10-12 cm thick.

Install pipes made of plastic used for laying sewers. We fill them inside and outside.

DIY summer shower step by step instructions. Photo

In the central part it is necessary to dig drainage hole and fill it with crushed stone.

We also fill the area around the blind area with crushed stone.

We make from timber with a cross section of 100x150 mm base for the structure and attach it to the foundation columns. For these purposes, it is necessary to drill holes in the cement and insert plugs into them.

It is also necessary to screw jumpers to the frame with self-tapping screws and strengthen the structure steel corners. We lay between the pipe and the timber waterproofing.

Tip: before installing the jumpers, you need to try on the pallet, since it will subsequently be installed between them. Therefore, if necessary, it will be necessary to adjust the frame to the dimensions of the pallet.

Next, you need to display the height of the floor from the 50x50 timber around the entire perimeter and after that you can start installing flooring . The result should be a base with a built-in tray.

The procedure for constructing walls and roofs

Let's start construction wooden frame soul. At this stage it is necessary to provide a doorway. In our case, the height of the walls will be 2.5 meters.

summer shower made of polycarbonate step by step instructions. Photo

A solid one is attached to the rafters sheathing.

Making a layer waterproofing from roofing felt or bikrost.

From the sides we produce sheathing processed board.

To cover roofs We use soft tiles.

After this we process all wooden frame stain in two layers, and then with varnish in two or three layers. For a structure such as a summer shower made of half-carbonate, you will need about 7.5 liters of stain.

Frame cladding polycarbonate from the outside. For these purposes, it is recommended to use a special thermal washer, for which holes must be cut on polycarbonate using a cutter.

Door made in the form of a wooden frame. Its height is two meters. To add rigidity, jumpers and jibs are used. Next, the door frame is painted, hung on hinges and lined with polycarbonate.

After that they hang water heating ba k, faucets, curtains, hooks, rugs and other accessories.

At the bottom of the pan it is necessary to drain the drain into drainage pipe , inserted 20-30 cm into the crushed stone base.

At the final stage we produce improvement of the entrance in the country shower. To do this, we dig a hole, fill the foundation with concrete and lay reinforcement in it. After the concrete gains strength, we lay bricks on it, on which the wood steps will be installed. If desired, you can make decorations. For this you will need cement and stones.

We attach the steps.

Do-it-yourself shower for a summer house

The first thing you need to do before starting construction is to decide on location summer shower. A well-lit, calm, slightly elevated place is suitable for such a structure.

Advice: it is advisable that the shower is not located too close to buildings and is built in the same style as them.

Stages of building a shower in the country

Compilation project. It is planned to build a shower consisting of two small rooms. The minimum size of the bathing compartment should be 100x100 cm, changing rooms - 60x100 cm. In our case optimal size soul - 200x150 cm.

At the selected site mark the rectangle dimensions 140x190 cm. We drive pipes in the corners. The foundation for the shower will be a pile of two-meter asbestos cement pipes, the diameter of which is 90-100 mm. They need to be buried in dug holes to a depth of about 1.5 m. 20-30 cm should remain above the ground surface. After this, a drainage and drainage system is installed.

Summer shower project. Photo

To organize water flow, it is done waterproof layer. It can be made from polyvinyl chloride film or roofing felt, which must be laid on an inclined surface. As an option, you can make a reinforced concrete screed.

The top and bottom are made harness frame.

Installation of plank flooring.

Tip: To ensure water flows out of the shower stall, it is recommended to install floorboards with gaps of 10 mm wide.

The shower room should be separated from the changing room by a high threshold and curtain.

Finishing work. The outside of the country shower is sheathed with clapboard or siding, moisture-resistant plywood, fiberboard, etc. For interior finishing, you should also use materials that are not afraid of moisture.

A water tank must be installed on the roof; the water heater is installed indoors.

Do-it-yourself utility block with shower for your dacha

Construction procedure:

Once a suitable location for the construction of the shower has been selected, you can begin earthworks: dig up foundation pit, fill it with ASG and lay it out point brick foundation.

Once the foundation is ready, you can begin construction wooden frame designs. For these purposes, timber is used.

For sheathing shower on the sides and back in this project, a 10 mm thick board was used. A window and door opening should be provided at the front.

Device roof frame from wooden beams. In this project, window openings should be provided on the folding roof.

The corners should be lined with boards.

Can be used for roofing bitumen shingles.

The door is made of boards. Door handles and steps can also be cut from wood.

All wooden elements necessary paint paint or varnish.

Arrangement of benches, installation shower tray, covering walls with plastic, attaching hooks, etc.

Summer shower projects for the garden

Project No. 1

For a shower, you can also use not only a wooden frame, but also a metal one. This design can be installed directly on the ground. A curtain is used as a door in this project.

Project No. 2

The shower can be made from a corrugated metal sheet that can be bent into a semicircle. For this option there is no need to install a water heating tank. It will be enough to connect to the water supply.

Project No. 3

This summer shower made from pipes is lined with white plastic on the outside and brown on the inside. The shower stall can be erected on a paved concrete platform. For this option you will need a water heating tank.

Project No. 4

As a floor in such a shower you can use wood flooring. The inside of the room is lined with blue plastic. Instead of a roof, a wooden lattice is used.

Project No. 5

The base of this shower is made of metal pipes. Brown corrugated sheet was used to cover the walls. The roof is also made of corrugated sheets. Light enters the shower room through openings between the wall and the roof.

Project No. 6

Red polycarbonate was used to make this shower. For this option there is no need to install the tank on the roof. To use such a shower stall, you will need to connect it to the water supply.

Project No. 7

The frame of such a shower is made of metal pipes painted in blue. Plastic was used to cover the walls white. A metal structure was made for the tank.

Example No. 8

Shower in rural style. The frame is made from dry tree trunks. Branches are used for cladding. Logs are fixed on top of the structure, on which a water tank is installed.

Project No. 9

The frame for such a shower is made of metal elements. The floor and wall cladding are varnished wood. This type of summer shower does not have a door or a water tank.

Everyone wants the interior of their apartment to be original and practical. Designs for decorating shower rooms have become much more common, but this invention cannot be called an innovation.
Shower cabins have become widespread due to their functionality, ease of installation, as well as significant space savings, which is important in apartments with a small area. Today, manufacturers offer a wide range of these attributes in shape, color, and materials from which they are made, which makes it easy to implement the most original and unusual project.

The design of finishing shower rooms can be completely different depending on the wishes and preferences of the owner. The advantages of installing a shower instead of a bathtub are appreciated by a huge number of people.
There are many different interiors of these rooms, characterized by great variety and different design solutions. When installing a shower cabin, the free space becomes much larger, which allows you to install it in the bathroom washing machine or other necessary items, such as furniture.
The primary task when carrying out renovations in shower rooms is the selection of the necessary finishing materials to be used. It will not be news to anyone that the bathroom is a room with a high level of humidity, so you will need materials that are resistant to steam and water.
The finishing of a bathroom with a shower can be done in various options And modern market offers a wide range of materials that are successfully used to create unique interiors in a given room.

Advice. In order to visually enlarge the space, you can use mirrors in the interior, which are very relevant today in such interiors.

Finishing materials

Ceramic tiles have been a traditional material that has been successfully used for finishing bathrooms for a long time. It is very durable and has excellent aesthetic and performance characteristics, easy to clean and very practical to use.

Advice. If the room is small, then preference should be given to tiles that are not too large in size. This will visually increase the space of the bathroom.

So:

• Another option would be a great material that doesn't react to high humidity and the temperature difference is plastic panels. Manufacturers provide huge selection panels of various colors and sizes.
  If you want to decorate a shower room with your own hands, you will be surprised how easily this can be done, because they are quite easy to install, thanks to the provided design features.
• Various paints are also used successfully. For renovations in the shower room it is best to use latex paints, as they perfectly withstand exposure to moisture.
  However, in order for repairs using this material to please you for a long time, you must remember that initially (before painting) the surfaces must be properly treated and leveled.
• To decorate bathrooms and shower rooms, you can use marble or other decorative stone. This luxurious finishing material is characterized for a long time service and low water absorption, however, lay it on our own is not recommended, as it is very labor-intensive and complex process, the implementation of which requires considerable experience.
• To implement budget types repairs can be recommended self-adhesive film. A significant disadvantage of this material is its airtightness, which prevents normal air exchange of the walls.

Stages of finishing work. Instructions

If you decide to carry out renovations in the shower room on your own, then the first stage in this case is dismantling work. Needs to be repulsed old tiles, remove, remove or wash old finishing materials, dismantle the bathroom, old pipes, and then remove all construction waste.
This work is very dirty and physically difficult.

Advice. Along with dismantling the old bathroom, it is also necessary to dismantle the pipes. It is best to put them away later in the walls or in special boxes, which can also be used in the future as shelves.

So:

• The second stage is surface preparation. At this stage, leveling operations are carried out on all surfaces of the room. A lot at this stage depends on the chosen design of the room and the materials used.
• If you decide to paint the walls and ceiling, then you need to bring them to a perfectly smooth state, since after the operation any, even the smallest defects on the surface will become noticeable.
  If you decide to use plastic panels for decoration, such alignment of the walls is not necessary. You don’t even have to dismantle the old finish.

Advice. If you do not want to paint the ceiling, then you can successfully use plasterboard, plastic panels, wood or very popular suspended ceilings, which will look great in the interior of the shower room.

• The third stage is finishing the floor. Depending on the selected material and the condition of this surface in the room, certain construction work may be necessary.
  In order to better understand the features of finishing and laying the floor, it is best to first watch a video that reveals all the stages and features of such work.

It is most practical and aesthetically pleasing to finish the floor surface using ceramic tiles or marble. It is first necessary to carry out a cement-based screed.
Laying tiles is a rather labor-intensive and complex process, so if you are not sure that you can carry out this work yourself, high level, you need to seek the help of professionals.

Design and decoration of the shower room

So, in order to get started directly repair work, first of all, you need to imagine (or better yet, draw) the interior design of the bathroom, as well as select all the materials necessary for the renovation.

Advice. If the bathroom is small, you need to take this fact into account when choosing the finish. In this case, a small mosaic on the walls looks great, which should be used to separate a section of the wall located near the shower stall.

Depending on the materials chosen, the price of the planned repair will also fluctuate. Remember that you should not save on finishing materials at the expense of their quality, since in this case the repairs made will very quickly lose their original appearance and will soon have to be done again.

If you have a fairly limited budget, then it is best to use more affordable finishing materials, such as plastic panels.
Today, their choice is quite wide, so you can easily implement a wide variety of original ideas. This material is quite easy to work with; anyone can handle the repair.
If you have the financial means, we can advise you to try finishing the space around the shower with wood. Such an interior not only looks rich, but also creates a special impression, because wood is natural material, which has been used since ancient times for the construction of baths.

Advice. When decorating a shower room with wood, preference should be given to those types of wood that have water-repellent properties. Larch, for example, is great.
Impregnation with compounds is required.

Wooden walls and floors fit perfectly into the most various interiors apartments and look amazing. Before decorating a room with wood, you need to saturate the walls with an antifungal coating.
And finally about color scheme. When designing shower rooms, it is best to use pastel colors rather than contrasting or dark ones.
However, if you prefer the latter, you should take into account that you will need to use bright lighting and, moreover, preferably not only ceiling, but also wall lighting.

A dacha is the dream of almost every metropolitan resident. Many city dwellers enjoy spending part of their vacations and weekends at their dacha. They enjoy working in the garden, gardening, and arranging the dacha itself: this way they are distracted from the noisy bustle of the city. After a hot working day at the dacha, you want to take water treatments. It’s good if the site is located near rivers and reservoirs. The rest have to build their own shower stall on the site, equipping it with heating and a changing room. We will discuss how to do this with your own hands in this material.

Choosing materials for a country shower

A country shower with heating and a changing room is not so difficult to build. But how great it is to take a swim after a hard day in comfortable conditions. E it’s worth spending a little time and effort, and for your own convenience. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to spend a large amount of money on the construction and equipment of the structure.

For a summer shower, you can choose practical and not so practical expensive materials. Firstly, you will definitely need cement mortar. It is better to install more massive structures on a poured foundation; for lightweight models, you can choose a pile option.

When choosing materials, you should be guided by the characteristics of the work. For a small pit for pouring the foundation, a shovel, available in every house, is sufficient. Pile structures will require narrow but deep holes, which are dug using special electric or pneumatic tools.

Choosing suitable material, take into account not only its cost, but also the characteristics and requirements regarding preparation and care (impregnation protective equipment, the need for timely ventilation, etc.).

What material to build a summer shower from:

• brickwork- this is not the most cheap option, however, the most durable of all. If you have brick left over from building a house, then choose this option. Such a shower with a dressing room and heating will last a long time;

Brick building

• You can often find wooden shower buildings in the country. Natural wood is environmentally friendly, looks impressive against the backdrop of nature and has quite acceptable strength. But here it is important to remember: d To ensure the durability of the building, it is necessary to provide high-quality ventilation for the shower stall. For this purpose, during construction, wide gaps are specially left in the floor and walls. The disadvantage of this option is that in windy weather or when it gets cold, it will blow from these cracks. In addition, it is necessary to treat the wood with a fire retardant ( fire retardant composition) for protection from fire, because the building is equipped with heating devices (electric or fuel);
• a modern option is a garden shower with a dressing room and heating made of polycarbonate. This material has a lot of advantages: while the sheets are light in weight, their cellular structure provides high strength. In addition, polycarbonate does not change its properties under the influence of natural factors. The ease of cutting and installation are also convincing arguments in favor of this material. Thanks to a lot of advantages, it is quite convenient to work with polycarbonate even for those who have picked up this material for the first time;
• outdoor showers are often built from plywood. This material inferior in strength to boards, but also costs much less. Plywood also requires treatment to resist fire, moisture and rot;
• slate with a straight surface can also be used to build a country shower. It is more difficult to work with when cutting material, but it has strength and durability, is not afraid of moisture, so it is quite suitable for building a shower cabin;
• sheet plastic– a moisture-resistant material that allows you to build a summer country shower with heating and a changing room yourself in the most short terms. Varieties with different characteristics. When choosing, you should pay attention to strength, possible temperature range, lack of toxicity, including emissions harmful substances when heated;

Plastic shower

• It is also possible to use corrugated board or siding.

All sheet materials used as frame cladding. The frame itself can be made from wooden beams, metal pipes or profiles. Special attention deserves an upper deck on which the water tank will be placed. It must rest securely on the vertical parts of the frame and be strong enough to support the weight to the brim of the filled tank.

Types of heated tanks

The tank, that is, a container for water, is selected based on how many people will use the shower. If few people come to the dacha, then there is no need for a large tank. The compact container is easy to install, weighs little, so it heats the water faster. This is quite enough for washing 1-2 people.

There are several types of tanks for summer cottages, depending on the material they are made of:

• carbon metal. This material quickly becomes covered with rust, so its surface must be enameled. Its disadvantage is that with the slightest damage, corrosion develops over time and leaks form. Such a tank is not the best choice at all;

Carbon steel tank

• stainless steel. This material is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes, but it has another disadvantage - it is heavy, which is why it is necessary to build a more durable frame.
• galvanized steel. The coating lasts longer than black steel, but is also short-lived.
• plastic. Nowadays, country showers are increasingly made of plastic. Its basis is food grade polyethylene. Light weight, different colors, quick heating - all these are the advantages of plastic tanks for country showers.

Heating

There are two ways to equip your shower with heating:

• use solar energy;
• use a heating element - heating element.

For a dacha that is visited mainly in hot weather, a naturally heated option is suitable. To increase the sun's effectiveness on the water tank, choose a black container.

Artificial heating is carried out by a device such as a heating element. This device is sold separately, so you can equip your shower with it yourself. At the same time, you can purchase a ready-made container with an already installed heating element. Its advantage is the high-quality installation, as well as the ability to purchase a tank with a thermostat.

Tank with heating element

You set the temperature to which the water will warm up. Attach two containers to the roof, one of which will be with a heating element, and the second without a heating device. Thus, by mixing water, you can use your wooden or polycarbonate shower at any time of the year.

Construction project

First you need to choose the place where the shower will be installed. It is best to place it on the edge of the site in a well-lit place on a small hill. The optimal height is 2–3 meters.

Construction project

The space that the cabin itself will occupy must be at least 100x100 cm. Along with her dressing room standard sizes can be 160x100 cm or a little more.

Having decided on the location, you can begin developing the project. Despite the simplicity of the design, it is better to first transfer your idea to paper. This makes it easier to identify bottlenecks and calculate the amount of materials needed.

Construction Features

The process of building a summer shower begins with preparing the frame parts. It is better to construct it from pine boards. You will need:

• 4 horizontal frame parts (20x90x664 mm);
• Vertical jumper (20x90-664 mm);
• 2 lattice boards (15x90x700 mm);
• 7 planks (15x90x700mm);
• 4 vertical parts (20x40x1820 mm);
• 4 connections (transverse) (20x40x1820 mm);
• hose support (20x40x160 mm);
• 8 fixing strips (20x40x660 mm).

It is also necessary to prepare the following parts for the construction of the shower:

• shower head (with external thread) with a plate for fastening;
• connecting element with internal thread;
• couplings for connecting the shower to the watering hose (4 pcs.);
• coupling shut-off valve;
• clamps (6 pcs.);
• hinges 25x180 mm (4 pcs.);
• wood glue;
• long bolts, nuts, screws.

Construction must begin with installation support pillars. Then the frame is assembled separately and attached to supports. It is recommended to use long bolts for frame fastenings, since the structure must withstand the load from a filled water tank.

Floor construction

The floor can be made of boards, fitting them together not very tightly so that water leaves the cabin through the cracks. But the disadvantage of this option is that cold air will come from under the floor. It is better to use a ready-made shower tray. A hose is connected to the drain hole, through which the water will be discharged to the place intended for drainage.

Laying the foundation

Space delimitation

The shower half can be separated from the dressing room with a plastic curtain. The second option is to install a partition made of moisture-resistant plywood or polycarbonate between these rooms.

Wall cladding and door installation

It is not necessary to install a door from the dressing room to the shower - it is enough to hang a curtain made of waterproof material. However, if you have laid a wooden floor, then it is better to build a high threshold between the shower and the locker room.

The outer door must close tightly. ABOUT However, a well-fitted door can swell from moisture and then jam. To prevent this from happening, you need to provide a gap between the door frame and the door, which will be covered by a seal attached along the contour door leaf or frames.

The frame can be covered with polycarbonate. The shower stall will be quite bright. You can also cover the walls with siding or cover them with clapboard, but then you will have to install artificial lighting.

Electricity supply

To connect heating elements to the electrical network, it is better to call an electrician who will select the required wire cross-section and do everything necessary to ensure safe operation device. It is better for an inexperienced person not to undertake this part of the work.

Electricity supply

As you can see, building a summer shower with a changing room and heating is not that difficult task, if you have the desire and opportunity to make such a shower with your own hands. To do this you need:

1. Decide on a shower model;
2. Choose a water heating method and materials;
3. Find a suitable place for installation on the site;
4. Build a shower taking into account all the rules listed above in the article.

Video

Creation example warm shower for the dacha, watch the video

Conclusion

Using this shower is easy and convenient. It can be used in the off-season, and, if desired, in the winter, you just need to insulate it. Everything is in your hands.

Shower cabin on personal plot allows you to wash yourself after field work and freshen up on a hot summer day. Every summer resident tries to build such a shower with his own hands near his home. The article will help craftsmen and novice builders install an inexpensive and comfortable summer shower on their territory.

When building a summer shower, several conditions must be met, otherwise its operation will be difficult or impossible. Before listing prerequisites To find the right place for a shower stall, it is necessary to emphasize that these points are typical for any type of summer shower room.

• The first and main condition is a well-lit place. Even if your tank has a heating element, it is not necessary to burn electricity on a hot summer day when the water can heat up naturally.
• When choosing a location, you need to take into account that the shower should be on a hill. Daily water consumption ranges from several tens of liters or more, so it is necessary to ensure unhindered drainage into a drainage ditch or a special drainage pit. We must not forget that wastewater can bring you a large administrative fine for damaging land.
• The building should not be located far from the house, as it is uncomfortable to run on a cool day or in the evening long distance after washing.
• If you are planning a major heated shower, then do not move it far from buildings. A shower cabin can be part of a utility unit, combined with an outdoor toilet, or adjacent to a garage or shed.
• Do not place a rustic shower in bushes or between trees - there is little sun, and the opposite is true for annoying insects.

Installing the frame on a hillock makes it possible to acquire a natural drainage

Types of summer shower cabins for a country house

There are several types of outdoor showers. Choose one, and if the site is large - several showers for different ends of the site, where they will each perform their own function.

Shower stand

This design is very good for installation in the middle of the garden. On a hot summer day, it’s a good place to cool off under it, and the water won’t disturb the surrounding plantings at all. The shower counter is not fenced. One point needs to be taken into account - it can be equipped if there is a running water supply and good water pressure.

You can equip a summer shower stand on a special tripod

A lightweight shower structure can be attached to any support, for example, to the wall of a house or barn, the main thing is to cover the adjacent surface with a waterproofing material, for example, film or tiles.

Shower panel attaches to any surface

Shower stomp

This design has proven itself well in garden plots. Its principle is that a person tramples, creating pressure in the system. One end of the hose is lowered into a container of water, and the other is connected to a shower head. This method It’s good to freshen up both for a summer cottage and for trips into nature.

Shower is a tramp

Shower cabin

And finally, the shower cabin is a stationary summer shower, consisting of indoors, tray and water tank. The design is good for a summer house and a country house. The structure can be made of wood, corrugated sheets, polycarbonate or covered with tarpaulin. The container is heated by the sun or electricity. Usually this is a room covered on all sides with a door, and often with a changing room for clothes and shoes.

Stationary summer shower for the garden plot

Water drainage systems

Building a shower is half the battle; you still need to figure out where to drain tens of liters dirty water after washing. There are several options and factors influencing the choice. For example, you are planning a capital building, and there are many family members who use the shower - it makes sense to make a high-quality drainage system. If your shower is a temporary structure, or you will rarely use the shower, then it is quite possible to separate the channels and create a filtration field.

Drainage ditches

Filter field

Let's start with the simplest drain. In order for water to flow into the field, it is necessary to build drainage grooves or equip drainage channels. This is done simply. From the hillock on which the shower is built, gutters are dug in all directions or only in one. It depends on the location of the shower. The gutters can be lined with a drainage mixture of sand and gravel or lined with roofing felt. The direction of the gutters is a field or vegetable garden. Water is slowly absorbed into the ground, thereby irrigating it.

Drainage can also be underground. It's done like this. Perforated pipes are laid shallow underground, through which water seeps into the ground. The pipes must be laid on a bed of sand and gravel. The main thing is to accurately calculate the ability of the soil to absorb water, otherwise you will end up with flooding of the area.

Perforated pipe is suitable for underground drainage

Septic tank

Construction of a septic tank is the most profitable method of disposal waste water. Firstly, it protects the surrounding soil from pollution, and, accordingly, you will not have problems with the law. Secondly, it can be used for shower and toilet at the same time. Construction of a septic tank on summer cottage It can be simple and thorough, the main thing is to follow several basic principles.

• The septic tank must consist of a septic tank and drainage tank.
• The entire structure cannot be located close to a well or well.
• If the structure is intended to receive large quantity water, then several receiving chambers are needed.

The simplest home septic tank made of metal barrels

The most basic construction of a septic tank consists of the following points.

1. Excavation of a pit for a sealed receiving chamber. It could be a barrel or concrete rings with lid and bottom. A cover is required to protect against rain and groundwater did not fill the container.
2. Installation of a non-sealed container for drainage. It is mounted on a bed of gravel and sand, connecting to the receiving chamber with pipes.

For country house with accommodation all year round you can build a more complex septic tank using an excavator and a crane. It is not easy to make such structures with your own hands, but ordering and installing a capital septic tank will pay off in the first year of operation.

Video: Types of septic tanks and operating principle

Projects of a summer shower cabin in the country

Projects are needed not only for those who have little imagination or lack the ability to draw. Drawings of future construction will even be useful an experienced builder- why invent a bicycle if you can copy it and build it according to a ready-made drawing. We invite you to choose your favorite shower and build it yourself or with the help of construction crews.

The simplest cabin drawing garden shower

It is very convenient to build a combined block: toilet + shower.

Combined block

Simple design will appeal to lovers of fast and reliable buildings. If you cover the frame with corrugated sheeting, then in a short time you will build a shower with a dressing room for clothes.

Shower project covered with corrugated sheets

This diagram shows how to build a shower frame using... profile pipes with a large water capacity of 1000 liters.

Profile pipe project

The capital structure is made of timber with pitched roof. In such a shower you will not be afraid of either wind or coolness.

Drawing of a shower made of timber

A practical option shower with dressing room made of wood covered with OSB or chipboard.

Shower with changing room

You can make a frame from metal pipes. If you have the ability to cut the pipe to size, this project will seem fairly easy.

Project with a frame made of metal pipes

Construction of a simple summer shower without heating water

For a simple shower in a summer cottage, not intended for daily use by two or more family members in summer period time, it is necessary to construct a simple base, drain and frame, sheltered from the wind and prying eyes. First of all, decide whether there will be a container for water, or whether there is a water supply system on the site good pressure. In the second case, you can mount a shower panel and connect it to the water supply. It is good to use a shower-treadmill (all these devices are described in the chapter above). But we will take into account the installation of the container. Step-by-step construction looks like this:

1. We level the area on a hill and mark with pegs the place for the base. The foundation does not have to be capital, because the entire construction will be quite light. You can dig holes for the posts to a depth of 30-40 cm. Place a column of wood or several bricks in each hole. We waterproof them with roofing felt or a special liquid and make a strapping. Then we will attach the floor to this base.

Wooden base

This design usually provides for natural flow to the filtration field through grooves or gutters. Therefore, the floor should have a slight slope, or a drain hole should be installed in the middle.

Beveled base

You can really get by with a slatted floor or use a pallet. Then the water will drain naturally. In any case, the bottom under the floor must be covered with a drainage mixture of sand and gravel.

Base grid

1. The next stage is installation of the frame. This can be a light wooden frame consisting of four posts fastened with jibs or cross bars, and top harness. You can make a place under the door, or you can leave it as is. Be sure to cover the top with a board or OSB to place the container.

Wooden frame

1. Now you need to mount the container. It can be a large plastic or metal barrel. Or purchase a special container for a summer shower.

Special plastic tanks

We install the tank level and securely so that the watering can faces down. The design of a plastic container without heating is quite simple. Water is supplied from above using a tap. The container is filled with a hose.

Built-in watering can with tap near the shower tank

1. Now you need to sheathe the frame. This can be done using any available materials: corrugated sheets, polycarbonate, wood panels or regular tarpaulin. In the end, you can simply cover the shower with thick film.

You can simply cover it with matte film

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Construction of a capital outdoor shower with your own hands

Capital structure implies solid foundation. For it, it is better to choose a shallowly recessed one with wooden formwork or pile foundation. You can do it yourself.

• We level and mark the place with pegs and ropes. Drive or dig in 30 cm wooden poles. The holes should be filled with sand and gravel for better drainage. Wrap the protruding parts with roofing material.
• After this we build the formwork. This is necessary if you are going to use the shower for more than one year.
• We fill the foundation with concrete.

Attention! The base must be higher than the ground level to create drainage and protect the frame from destruction.

Pouring the foundation for a shower structure

To make the structure even stronger, the foundation is reinforced with piles or pillars. To do this, before pouring concrete, metal pipes with a diameter of 9-10 cm are driven in around the entire perimeter. After the concrete hardens, frame racks are inserted into them. Such a foundation is less susceptible to seasonal soil erosion.

Columnar foundation from pipes

Frame

The frame of a permanent structure is made of metal or wood. Metal frame much stronger, especially if a large water container is installed on it. Wooden - cheaper and more accessible. If the wood is impregnated with water-repellent mastics or resins, the structure will last a long time. The construction of the frame of a permanent building is reminiscent of the construction of a temporary structure, with the only difference being that high-quality wood of sufficient thickness is used. The construction process can be divided into several stages.

An interesting option - covering the building with clapboard - it is both beautiful and additional protection from the wind.

Shower room covered with clapboard

Installing a water tank and connecting it

Water containers with heating element can be of two types. Each of them has its pros and cons. Just choose the one that suits you.

• The second type of container that retail outlets offer today is a galvanized steel tank. One hundred and two hundred liter tanks are designed for low ceilings, since they have flat design and a short shower head. This tank has a boiler system that requires a constant water supply.

Galvanized steel tank

Another container suitable for country showers is a heated plastic tank. Its minus and plus is that it does not have a constant supply of water, and therefore the heating element must turn off after heating. Its installation is very simple. The tank is mounted on the roof and connected to electricity.

Plastic tank heated

How to make a water heater for a shower with your own hands

Summer shower: photo ideas

This section contains the most interesting shower finds on garden plot. Many ideas are quite unusual, some are functional and simple, while others require financial investments.

• An original shower stand can be made from metal pipes with a hole. The main thing is to ensure sufficient water pressure.
• If you have the opportunity to get a little fancy, then a stone bathtub is what you need. The shower head will become part of the shower strip or be mounted directly from the wall of the house.
• A clay shower will be an interesting highlight of a country house. The Mediterranean style will give it originality, and you - good mood.
• Wooden shower, designed like a beach changing room, is made of treated wood and fits well into the design.
• A stone shower is the natural warmth of a natural material.

Building a summer shower can turn from a necessity into an exciting activity. Use your imagination and you will certainly create a comfortable and original corner for taking water treatments.